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Vijay Distributes Rs 3,000 Crore to Women Self-Help Groups
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What Happened?
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay distributed Rs 3,000 crore in credit to 26,000 self-help group members, aiming to boost women's contributions to the economy.
Key points
- The event took place in Perundurai, Erode district.
- Over 9,000 members in Erode received Rs 1,110 crore.
- Vijay visited an exhibition showcasing products from women's groups.
- He interacted with various self-help groups and examined their products.
- Vijay personally paid for tea prepared by self-help group members.
- He purchased a banana-fibre product and a wooden sculpture.
Key insights
- The credit distribution reflects the government's commitment to women's empowerment.
- Encouraging women's collectives may lead to increased economic growth in the state.
- The exhibition showcased the skills and creativity of women in various sectors.
Why it matters
This initiative could enhance women's economic participation in Tamil Nadu.
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C Joseph Vijay· PersonTamil Nadu· StateErode· City
Source
India Today
